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Markets may be higher, but there’s inherently more risk with each calf crop over time. That reality means ranchers must implement sound business strategies to ensure successful decision-making going forward.

Even with the best management practices in place, some stressful events such as shipping are unavoidable. These recommendations can help mitigate the risk of respiratory disease and other health issues.

Hay should be baled when it has dried to the point of containing approximately 14-18% moisture. Bailing hay that contains elevated moisture may lead to an excessive amount of heat and possibly combustion then fire.

Temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation all affect cattle, but a Kansas State veterinarian said producers should also watch nighttime temperatures that are just as important in preventing heat stress.

While serving as an inspector at the southern U.S. border, a Laredo, Tex., man accepted bribes from Mexican cattle brokers to allow cattle to enter the country without proper quarantine or inspection.

The first in-person Essentials of Regenerative Ranching course will be held July 11-12, 2023, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.

A Wyoming ranch will repurpose a century-old bridge after transporting it 40 miles to its new home.

Tightening supplies of beef and cattle are dominating market fundamentals and will continue to do so in the near-term.

Beef packers appeared unprepared for the rapidly tightening supply of market-ready cattle and the result was a rocket to new cash highs.

Packers were aggressive bidders in all regions as cash fed cattle markets made historic late-season moves higher in the holiday-shortened trading week.